Lake Culture Cycling: Half-Day Tour Near Kyoto
- Beginners welcome - First try
- Empty-hands OK
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Possible number of bookings2～4
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Participating age16Age ～ 80 Age
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Duration3～4 hours
Just a 20 minute shinkansen ride from Kyoto to our starting point, we offer an easy way to explore small town rural life in Japan on this leisurely beginner-friendly ride, with a local resident guide, fluent in English, to help you enjoy our area's unique geographical and historical points of interest.This 13km course features a broad range of sights such as rice and agriculture fields, historic trade routes, local villages combining old and new ways of life, a temple and shrine, a brief hike, and the shores of Lake Biwa, all in about 3 hours.In our tours, we hope to both share and preserve our local culture and traditions. Toward this goal, we also work closely with municipalities and residents to ensure that we always respect the wishes and needs of the local communities that we visit.
Our convenient location and short tour time make it easy to explore more before or after your tour too, such as visiting Hikone Castle, or Lake Biwa!
Private group tour which provides a peaceful ride exploring the diversity of local agriculture, nature, history, and culture with a local resident guide, fluent in English.
Enjoy a smooth ride with our own fleet of GT mountain bikes.
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About fees
Basic fee
※The list price includes tax.
※The above price is a basic fee.
※Fees may vary depending on schedule, please check the fee displayed after selecting the date.
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| Reservation cancellation fee generation date | Cancellation fee will be charged from 4 days before the event date. |
| About cancellation | Please note that the following cancellation fee will be charged in case of cancellation due to customer's convenience. 4 days ago: 30% 3 days to 2 days ago: 50% The day before: 100% On the day: 100% Cancellation without permission: 100% |
| About event termination | Cycling tours will be held in light rain conditions (please bring or rent poncho), but will be canceled for severe weather. In such case, we will cancel and notify you on the evening before your tour. At your request, we can replace with our other walking tours without any extra charge. |
Detailed information of this plan
| Required minimum number of participants | 2 Person(s) |
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| Possible number of bookings | 2～4 |
| About duration |
3～4 hours
3 hours 30 minutes (3 hours of experience)
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| Operating period | 2025/3/01〜2025/12/15 Held from March 1st to Dec. 15th |
| Assembly time | Either at 9am or 1pm |
| Booking deadline | until 18:59 7 days before |
| Matters require attention | Please inform us of attendees' height (s) at time of reservation for bicycle assignment. |
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| Other notifications | We can also arrange for electric bicycle at additional fee of ¥ 1000. You are also welcome to bring your own bike (but tour cost will not change) |
Plan attractions
Leisurely beginner-friendly route.
A fun & unique way to easily explore small town rural life in Japan.
See local satoyama nature and wildlife such as birds, and occasionally even monkeys.
Just 20 min. from Kyoto by bullet train! Convenient location and scheduling allow time to explore more on your own afterward, such as Hikone Castle or Lake Biwa!
Time schedule
①Meet at JR Maibara Station (5 minutes) ②You will be assigned a bicycle and helmet. Then you'll also receive a summary of the itineary and other safety precautions. (10 minutes) ③Leisurely-paced cycling tour of Maibara area villages with occasional stops at local points of interest (1st half) (80 minutes) ④Leisurely-paced cycling tour of Maibara area villages with occasional stops at local points of interest (2nd half) (80 minutes) ⑤Return the bicycle. (10 minutes)
Access - Map
JR Maibara Station
Meet outside of the ticket gate in JR Maibara Station
About 15 minutes from Maibara JCT / Hikone IC
0 min from JR Maibara Station
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Selling points regarding safety
Regular cycling safety training and participation in lifesaving training are Required.
| Insurance information | JI Accident & Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. Injury risk compensation special contract set Ordinary accident insurance (comprehensive contract) Death / residual disability 5 million yen Daily hospitalization insurance 5,000 yen Surgical insurance Daily hospitalization insurance for surgery received during hospitalization 10 times, in the case of other operations, 5 times the daily amount of hospitalization insurance, 3,000 yen day of outpatient insurance |
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| License and Qualifications | more 1 Year experience as an interpreter guide |
| Member organizations and associations | Japan Ecotourism Association, Biwako Visitors Bureau, Maibara Tourism Association, Nagahama Tourism Association |
| Number of staff | 3 people |
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